Combining eco-farming methods with ancient varieties, farmers can more efficiently use resources, improve yields, & preserve biodiversity

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What actions do you propose? Methodology development and training – project partners will develop a consistent methodology to cover project implementation, including field-sampling methods, packaging and distribution, laboratory analysis, and farmer training methods (for SRI). Field agents would be trained in SRI methods in order to conduct trainings for glaberrima farmers. Collecting and field characterizing glaberrima […]

0706 The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Initiative in Zambia, Southern Africa

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1. THE SYSTEM OF RICE INTENSIFICATION (SRI) INITIATIVE IN ZAMBIA, SOUTHERN AFRICA ORAP (ORGANISATION OF RURAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR PROGRESS) WORKSHOP BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE JUNE 11-12, 2007 Henry Ngimbu ZAMBIA 2. ACKNOWLEGEMENT GREAT THANKS GOES TO THE PEOPLE OF ZAMBIA FOR ACCEPTING TO ADAPT SRI AND TO PROFESSOR NORMAN UPHOFF, USA FOR HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS IN PROVIDING […]

Adopting the system of rice intensification (SRI) in Tanzania

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The demand of water for irrigation purposes in Tanzania outstrips the amount of water available for irrigation and other demands. On the other hand, the demand for more food to feed the growing population is increasing, calling for the need to have technologies and farming practices that ensure more food production while minimizing water uses. […]